Looking for adventure and a new life, Ishmael, the story's narrator, decides to find work on a whaling boat. On arriving at the Massachusetts harbour to begin his search, the only bed available is already half occupied by a "cannibal" named Queequeg. Although Queequeg has limited English, a friendship forms and the two men sign up for work together aboard the Pequod under the infamous Captain Ahab. Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but...

Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales, including the latest information on whale sizes and statistics, how and why some whales use echolocation, and stories of recent whale rescue efforts.

Presents information about beluga whales, including where they are found, the structure of their bodies, how they use echolocation, what they eat, and how they behave.

Introduces the physiology, habitats, feeding, and behavior of different types of whales and discusses whale watching.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of humpback whales.

"Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool's errand--to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Monastery Beach. He knows it's a long shot, but Jay feels it's the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his dad's death by suicide the previous year. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of...

When the older penguins won't let Pete fish with them, Pete goes off by himself and meets some new friends: a whale, a boy, a seal, and a sea lion.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of blue whales. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included.

Simple text and photographs introduce orca whales, including their physical characteristics and behavior.

Introduces whales, discussing their physical features, behavior, and complex communication abilities, along with a history of whaling and a description of the efforts being made by scientists around the world to save them from extinction. --